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Pavlova
By ajiann
Directions Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 3 large egg whites
- Pinch of kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/3 cup store-bought lemon curd, for serving
- 2 cups mixed berries ( raspberries, blueberries, halved blackberries, sliced strawberries), for serving
Baked Crab Cakes
By ajiann
Tortine di Granchio al Forno
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 32 ounces fresh spinach, washed
- 1/3 cup mascarpone cheese
- 1 cup diced cherry tomatoes
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 cup cooked bulgur (Cracked wheat)
- 1/4 cup minced basil
- Salt to taste
- Grinding black pepper
Seared Scallops with Pineapple-Cucumber Salsa
By ajiann
In a bowl, combine the cucumber, pineapple, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, lime zest, jalapeno, salt, and hot sau...
- 1 cup peeled and diced cucumber
- 1 cup diced canned pineapple, drained
- 3 tablespoons freshly chopped cilantro leaves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion
- 1 lime, juiced
- 2 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lime zest
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
- 2 pounds sea scallops
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon Pavlovas with Berries
By ajiann
Pavlovas: Put an oven rack in the center of the oven
- Pavlovas:
- 4 egg whites, at room temperature
- 1 cup superfine baker's sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from 2 large lemons)
- Berries:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1 cup fresh blackberries or blueberries, see Cook's Note
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Cream:
- 1 cup mascarpone cheese, at room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Grape Gelee with Lemon, Basil and Crystallized Ginger Whipped Cream
By ajiann
To make the gelee: Put the grapes, lemon juice, sugar and water in a medium-sized pot and set over medium heat
- For the Grape Gelee:
- Ingredients
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- 2 pounds California red seedless grapes
- 2 lemons, juiced
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup water
- 2 sachets powdered gelatin (approximately 2 tablespoons)
- For the Grape Salad:
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- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 slices lemon, seeds removed
- 1 (1-inch) piece ginger, finely sliced into coins
- 1 handful fresh basil leaves
- 2 cups California red seedless grapes
- For the Crystallized Ginger Whipped Cream:
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- 1/2 pint heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/8 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup julienne crystallized ginger, plus more for garnish
- Small basil buds, for garnish
Savory Fig Pie
By ajiann
PITA ME SIKA
- 3 Cups Milk
- 1/2 Cup Semolina
- 4 oz Gruyere Cheese
- 4 oz Cottage Cheese
- 4 oz Ricotta Cheese
- 5 oz Feta Cheese
- 1 pound dried figs
- 1 Box Puff Pastry
- 3 Tablespoons Melted Butter
- 1 egg
Mustard Seed Chicken Burger
By ajiann
Reprinted with permission from the Burger Bar Cookbook by Hubert Keller and published by John Wiley
- 2 tablespoons brown mustard seed
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 3 tablespoons dry white wine
- 1 tart green apple, peeled
- 1 1/2 pounds raw, skinless, boneless, dark chicken meat (from legs and
- thighs), coarsely chopped and chilled
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 4 green onions, white and light green parts only, finely sliced (about 1/2
- cup)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus more for brushing
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 onion buns
- 1 ripe avocado
- Endive Salad
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 small heads endive
- 1 small tart green apple
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
Eggplant Parmesan Meatloaf
By ajiann
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- Eggplant:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 2/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2/3 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 2/3 cup jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target
- 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 medium eggplant, trimmed and cut into six to eight 1/2-inch-thick slices
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
- 1/3 to 3/4 cup of jarred tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target, plus extra for serving
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated whole milk mozzarella
- Read more at: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/giada-de-laurentiis/eggplant-parmesan-meatloaf-recipe/index.html?oc=linkback
Fried and Stuffed Rice Balls (Arancini di Riso)
By ajiann
Directions Filling: Breading: Put the bread crumbs in a medium bowl
- 1 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
- 2 cups cooked and cooled risotto or short-grain rice, recipe follows
- 1/2 cup Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 eggs, at room temperature, beaten
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola, at room temperature, cut into 16 (1/2-inch) cubes
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 small onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup Arborio rice
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Flourless Chocolate Cake
By ajiann
Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- 5 ounces semisweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3 large eggs plus 1 large egg white